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Neil Shaw

What different car noises mean and which ones you shouldn't ignore

From humming to shrieking – these are the seven car noises you should never ignore, according to motoring experts. While modern vehicles include some of the finest and most sophisticated engineering on the planet, things can still go wrong.

So leading online repair marketplace ClickMechanic has compiled a list of the more common sounds which mean you need to get it checked out by a professional mechanic ASAP. Andrew Jervis, co-founder of ClickMechanic, said: “It’s easy to ignore a strange noise from your car when it still seems to be running fine. Most drivers need their vehicle every day and taking it to a mechanic isn’t always convenient.

“Cars obviously make noises and most are nothing to worry about. But there are some that you shouldn’t dismiss as they could be a telltale sign of a critical failure.”

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